ŠKODA proves a sweeping success with Molly Maid

ŠKODA UK has won a sparkling new contract with the domestic cleaning franchise, Molly Maid, to supply an additional 15 Fabia S 1.0 Hatch models to its UK fleet and a further 60 in the next year.

Milton Keynes, 7th August 2017: Established 33 years ago, Molly Maid’s UK wide cleaning operation utilises 370 cars across its fleet to carry out over 300,000 cleans every year. 30 ŠKODA Fabias have already been added to the fleet with 15 new vehicles currently on order, and plans to increase numbers further by replacing existing Nissan, Toyota and Vauxhall models following the end of vehicle cycles.

The UK’s number one domestic cleaning company relies on its vehicles to provide an efficient service to customers and reflect the professional image of the business. The Fabia’s sleek design and award-winning practicality and performance complimented the cleaning firm’s requirements perfectly.

The Fabia was chosen thanks to its fantastic value for money, with low p11d value and highly competitive lease cost compared to competitors. Plus, the BIK rate was a desirable factor to keep overall running costs low for drivers. The Fabia also offers a sizeable 330-litre boot (seats up, 1,150 litres with the rear bench folded), which is ideal to carry bulky cleaning equipment.

The resilience, efficiency and coverage of the ŠKODA retailer network was essential to securing the deal. With a high annual turnover of vehicles, the ability to deliver new models quickly to staff nationwide is vital to ensure excellent customer service is maintained.

Jonathan Holden, COO of Molly Maid, commented on the new deal: ‘The ŠKODA Fabia fitted the bill completely for us, right down to the fundamentals of cost - not just for the business but our drivers - practicality and overall design. Image matters in this arena, and that was a huge consideration, as each car is required to be in the Molly Maid navy blue with our specially designed livery, to act as a roaming billboard for the company.

‘We made the move to ŠKODA, as previous manufacturers couldn’t offer the same combination of benefits as the Fabia. We also need a rapid response from a dealer network to both supply and service vehicles to save on costly downtime and ŠKODA has proven time and time again to deliver on all fronts.’

Henry Williams, Head of Fleet at ŠKODA UK, added: ‘We are delighted to be working with Molly Maid, they have a huge network of drivers across the UK who mainly drive in towns and cities, therefore the compact Fabia was the ideal choice. The five door S model offers a deceptively sizable boot and the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and running costs ensure that it is economical for business as well. We look forward to building on our relationship with Molly Maid in the coming years.’

The ŠKODA Fabia is a modern small car available in four trim levels: S, SE, SEL and Monte Carlo with p11d prices starting from just £11,100. The Fabia utilises the crystalline shape and sharp lines of the ŠKODA design language and incorporates the brand’s fundamental values of providing space, comfort and functionality.

ŠKODA has announced pricing and specifications for the Kodiaq SportLine – the next exciting addition to the brand’s multi-award-winning SUV range. Set to deliver a sporting edge to the line-up, the SportLine model will be offered with six different engine and transmission options to provide customers with the broadest possible choice.

The ŠKODA Kodiaq has added to its remarkable collection of industry accolades with a new title: TopGear Magazine Family SUV of the Year. Having already been crowned one of the magazine’s Best Cars in the World in 2016, ŠKODA’s innovative seven-seater SUV has reinforced its reputation as the most complete offering in the sector with its 2017 title.

The independent European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) has assessed the ŠKODA KAROQ. The compact SUV is the Czech car manufacturer’s latest model to receive the five-star rating, making the KAROQ one of the safest compact SUVs on the road today.

On course for a record once again: Together with its production partners worldwide ŠKODA AUTO has already produced one million vehicles this year, making it the fourth year in a row that the number of vehicles rolling off the production line has reached seven figures. Never before has this milestone been achieved as early as in October of a calendar year. The ŠKODA models OCTAVIA, FABIA and SUPERB have made the greatest contribution to this success. Additionally, the large SUV, the ŠKODA KODIAQ, promises further growth for 2017. The ŠKODA KAROQ will also provide impetus for growth. The company is currently introducing the compact SUV to the markets, thereby continuing its SUV campaign.

ŠKODA’s award-winning Kodiaq range is set to earn its badges with the arrival of a new Scout model. Priced from £32,330 and positioned between the SE L and Edition models, the Scout is the first new addition to the Kodiaq range since the seven-seater SUV arrived earlier this year.

Ordering for one of 2017’s most anticipated new arrivals – the all-new ŠKODA Karoq – opens today (Tuesday 3 October). Priced from £20,875, the all-new SUV sets new standards for value, comfort and equipment in what is one of the busiest and most competitive sectors of the new car market.